
Banxso licence withdrawal – FST dismisses reconsideration bid
The Tribunal dismisses separate applications brought by Banxso and four executives, saying they lack legal standing.

The Tribunal dismisses separate applications brought by Banxso and four executives, saying they lack legal standing.

The Authority says the penalties reflect the financial benefit gained from unlawful conduct and the harm to clients – handing 30-year debarments to several Banxso executives.

The FSCA imposes a R197m fine on Medbond Insurance Brokers and its principal, whom it debarred for 30 years.

The Authority’s investigation found that Medbond Insurance advised its clients to invest in non-existent financial products.

The FSCA says Banxso and Afrimarkets are linked through common directorships and conducted their business in a similar manner.

The FSCA has provisionally withdrawn Nessfin’s licence amid concerns over its ties to unauthorised entity MyWealth Legatus and potential breaches of financial sector laws.

The case illustrates how discrepancies in disclosure can undermine an individual’s suitability for a key role, resulting in the rejection of a licence application.

The liquidation application against Banxso claims that the number of clients deceived by the deepfake adverts is far greater than previously reported.

The Authority has made good on its undertaking to act against unlicensed trading signal providers, imposing a R1m fine and a 10-year debarment.

The Authority says its investigation raises concerns about aggressive sales tactics, unrealistic returns, and significant losses by clients.

Craig Warriner’s confession to orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme has led to 30-year bans for Global & Local’s Michael Haldane and Mauro Forlin.